Oatmeal Starbrite - Water Lily - handmade by Chive Studio Toronto
Oatmeal Water Lily ceramic wall flower — France collection — designed in Toronto by Chive Studio
Oatmeal Water Lily ceramic wall flower — France collection — designed in Toronto by Chive Studio
Oatmeal Water Lily ceramic wall flower styled on a white table with other flowers — Chive Studio
Oatmeal Starbrite - Water Lily - handmade by Chive Studio Toronto
Oatmeal Water Lily ceramic wall flower — France collection — designed in Toronto by Chive Studio
Oatmeal Water Lily ceramic wall flower — France collection — designed in Toronto by Chive Studio
Oatmeal Water Lily ceramic wall flower styled on a white table with other flowers — Chive Studio

France Collection

Oatmeal Starbrite Water Lily

The ecosystem accepted the invitation immediately.

$44.65
Gift Ready Box
Ready-to-hang
30-day return policy

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Finding a gift for someone who loves plants gets harder once they already own every plant worth owning, which is where the Oatmeal Starbrite Water Lily earns its keep. Shaped from the layered, star-pointed petals of the starbrite water lily and finished in a soft, warm oatmeal glaze, it reproduces the bloom's structure in ceramic with no soil, no watering schedule, and no risk of root rot to manage. As neutral wall decor, the oatmeal tone sits comfortably against nearly any wall color, which makes it as easy to place in a plant-filled sunroom as it is above a headboard. It works especially well as bedroom wall decor, where a muted palette matters more than a bold one. A real water lily needs a pond; this one needs a single screw and a flat surface. Florence Griswold Museum has exhibited botanical and decorative art with the same handcrafted sensibility Chive brings to every finished piece.

Product detail
  • Material: Ceramic
  • Glaze finish: Glazed
  • Mounting: Keyhole for Wall Hanging
  • Packaging: Individually packaged in gift ready box
  • Color: Oatmeal
  • Glaze Variation: Natural variation between pieces
  • Year Designed: 2025
Dimension
  • 5.50 inches diameter, 2.5 inches tall
How to hang & display

Wall hanging

Works on drywall, plaster, or wood panelling. Drive a small screw at a slight upward angle, leaving the head proud of the wall. Slide the keyhole slot on the back over the screw head, adjust to level. Sits flush — no visible hardware.

No stud? No problem. A drywall anchor rated for the weight works fine.

Displaying a collection

Lay everything out on the floor first. Start with your anchor piece, build outward. Keep 2–3 inches between each piece and aim for the centre of the whole arrangement to land around eye level. Use painter's tape on the wall to map positions before committing to any screws.

Table & shelf display: Equally beautiful propped on a shelf, mantle, or side table. Pair with books, candles, or a small pot.

Full guide on how to hang your ceramic flower →
Care instructions
  1. Dust with a soft dry cloth or soft-bristled brush. Do not use wet cloths or liquid cleaners.
  2. Keep away from direct moisture, steam, and outdoor conditions. Indoor display only.
  3. Handle by the base or stem — avoid pressure on individual petals.
  4. If storing, return to original gift box with foam insert for protection.
Shipping & returns

Shipping

  • Free shipping: On qualifying US orders — threshold shown at checkout
  • Standard: 5–8 business days, Express 2–3 business days (at checkout)
  • International Ships: to 40 countries — rates at checkout
  • Packaging Ships: in outer box to protect gift box

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Returns

We accept returns within 30 days of delivery on unused items in original packaging. If your piece arrives damaged, contact us within 7 days with a photo and we will replace it at no charge.

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What people are saying

The Risk of Restraint

The starbrite water lily has one of the most demanding petal structures we work with — narrow, star-pointed, layered in a tight spiral that has to line up correctly from every single vantage point or the entire bloom looks off. We rebuilt it in ceramic more times than we will ever admit before the proportions finally sat right on the wall. Oatmeal was not the obvious color choice for a lily; water lilies tend to arrive in pinks and whites in most decorative collections, and a muted, warm neutral felt like a genuine risk when we first proposed it internally. It turned out to be the piece that works in more rooms than almost anything else we make, which is its own kind of quiet vindication. Each petal is shaped and glazed entirely by hand, then fired at a temperature carefully tuned so the oatmeal tone doesn't drift warm or cool between separate batches. A real water lily needs a pond, full sun, and a level of patience most of us simply don't have; this one needs a single screw and a flat wall. It holds its structure and its exact shade indefinitely, with no algae, no root rot, and no seasonal dormancy to plan a garden calendar around.

Three ways to display it

Stunning table accent

Prop on a table, shelf, or beside books.

A gift that arrives beautifully

Beautiful Signature box. No wrapping needed.

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Ready to hang wall art

One screw. No Frame. Solo or gallery wall

Keyhole slot on back of Chive ceramic wall flower, single screw installation, easy hang no tools required

How to hang ceramic wall flowers?

One screw. No contractors. No drama.

One screw. One keyhole on the back. Ninety seconds and it's on the wall. The video shows exactly how it happens — no special hardware, no second holes, no contractor on speed dial. Whether you're hanging one piece or planning a full gallery wall, the hanging guide walks you through both.

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Designed to Share the Same Room

Oatmeal Water Lily ceramic wall flower styled on a white table with other flowers — Chive Studio

Pooley Modern Bud Vase

The France collection inherited its manners from countryside kitchens that never apologized for a chipped teacup or a crooked shutter — faded rose, sun-bleached poppy, a peony that's seen a few decades. Every piece trades polish for something already lived-in. This water lily took a genuine risk on restraint, choosing neutral oatmeal over the usual pinks and whites. An unconventional shade close by leans the same direction.

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Every Chive ceramic flower works two ways: mounted vertically as a growing gallery wall, or laid flat as a no-water tablescape. The Oatmeal Starbrite Water Lily's neutral tone makes it one of the more flexible pieces in the collection, suited equally to a colorful gallery wall or a quieter arrangement built around texture. Displayed on a shelf or table instead, the star-pointed petal structure becomes the visual focus in a way that's harder to notice from across a room.

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Pair It Naturally

An oatmeal-toned water lily benefits from a pot that leans slightly warmer rather than stark white, echoing the flower's own restrained palette. The Large Dojo Porcelain Pot in Olive shares that same muted, earthy register, making it a natural companion for an actual houseplant nearby on the same shelf. Neutral doesn't have to mean boring. It just means everything else gets to stand out instead.

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Neutral, Instead of the Expected Pink or White

Chive Ceramics Studio has spent every year since 2004 rebuilding flowers that don't survive their own natural environments, and the water lily is one of the clearest reasons why that work matters. Real water lilies exist almost entirely out of reach — floating mid-pond, gorgeous and inaccessible unless you own waders and questionable judgment about wet shoes. Ceramic brings them close enough to actually touch, permanent enough to never need that pond in the first place. The studio applies the same level of attention whether a given piece takes an afternoon or a full week to finish properly. Nothing that leaves this workshop needs assembling once it arrives at your door.

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Frequently asked questions

How does a Oatmeal Starbrite Water Lily hang on the wall?

An Oatmeal Starbrite Water Lily mounts to the wall using a single screw through the slot on its back — no additional hardware, no leveling kit required beforehand. It takes less time to hang than it would to find a vase big enough for the real thing. Water lilies are famously unhelpful about being displayed indoors. This one solves that on arrival.

What is a gift for plant lovers in low-light spaces?

A gift for plant lovers in low-light spaces needs to skip anything that requires actual sunlight, which rules out most of what a nursery sells. A ceramic water lily thrives in exactly zero light, which is either ironic or the whole point. Low light was never going to be a problem again. Not for this one.

Is a ceramic water lily good for low-light apartment dwellers?

A ceramic water lily works well for low-light apartment dwellers because it has no relationship whatsoever with a sunny windowsill. Apartments without good light are a universal complaint among anyone who has ever tried to keep a real plant alive there. This piece has never once needed to be moved for the light. It just stays put.

Does an Oatmeal Water Lily work as neutral bedroom decor?

An Oatmeal Water Lily works as neutral bedroom decor because the warm, muted tone avoids competing with whatever else is already happening in the room. Most floral pieces insist on being the loudest thing on a wall, demanding attention constantly. This one is content being quietly correct instead. Bedrooms tend to prefer exactly that.

What ships inside the box with a Oatmeal Starbrite Water Lily order?

An Oatmeal Starbrite Water Lily ships with the ceramic piece and wall-mounting hardware, packaged to arrive ready for immediate hanging on a wall. There's no soil, no pond liner, and no algae treatment included, because none of that ever applies here. It's already finished before it leaves the studio. That's the entire shipment.

What is a neutral wall decor piece that works with any palette?

A neutral wall decor piece that works with any palette needs a color quiet enough to avoid clashing but distinct enough to still register as intentional. Oatmeal threads that needle better than white or gray typically manage. It reads as a decision, not a default. Most neutrals can't say that.

How long does an Oatmeal Water Lily last versus a fresh one?

An Oatmeal Water Lily lasts indefinitely, while a fresh water lily typically closes up and declines within a few days once removed from its pond environment. Real water lilies are notoriously particular about staying exactly where they started growing. This one has given up that attitude entirely. It stays wherever you put it.

Is a ceramic water lily a good gift for an apartment dweller?

A ceramic water lily is a strong gift for an apartment dweller who has already killed at least one houseplant through no particular fault of their own. It requires no pond, no sunlight, and no forgiveness for forgetting to water it. The apartment stays exactly as low-maintenance as before. Just prettier now.
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